Burleigh (Queensland state electorate from the next election)
Burleigh is a Queensland state electorate under the 2026 redistribution, covering about 28.3 km². It applies from the next Queensland state general election. It overlaps the federal division of McPherson. Local council areas overlapping it include Gold Coast City.
- Level
- State electorate, from the next election
- State / territory
- Queensland (QLD)
- Area
- about 28.3 km²
- Official source
- Queensland Redistribution Commission: final districts
Districts from the next Queensland state general election: final determination of the Queensland Redistribution Commission, gazetted 29 June 2026. Boundary data © State of Queensland (Electoral Commission Queensland, Queensland Government Statistician’s Office) 2026, © Australian Electoral Commission 2025, © Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (non-commercial use only).
Federal electorates overlapping Burleigh
| Division of McPherson | >99% of Burleigh | 12% of McPherson |
Local council areas overlapping Burleigh
| Gold Coast City | >99% of Burleigh | 2% of Gold Coast City |
Current (2017) Queensland districts overlapping Burleigh
| Burleigh (QLD state electorate) | 94% of Burleigh | 90% of Burleigh |
| Mermaid Beach (QLD state electorate) | 6% of Burleigh | 7% of Mermaid Beach |
Suburbs in Burleigh
Suburbs with at least a quarter of their area inside this district.
Questions
When does the Burleigh electorate apply?
It applies from the next Queensland state general election. Until then, Queensland's current (2017) districts remain in force.
Is Burleigh a new electorate?
A Queensland district named Burleigh exists today, but its boundaries change from the next election: it overlaps the current Burleigh, Mermaid Beach.
Which federal electorate is Burleigh in?
It overlaps the federal division of McPherson.
Which suburbs are in Burleigh?
Suburbs mostly inside it include Palm Beach, Burleigh Heads, Varsity Lakes, Burleigh Waters.
How accurate is this?
Boundaries are simplified (about 40 m tolerance), so overlap percentages are approximate. For anything official, check the Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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